To commemorate its 25thyear of continuously holding a sports contest for the youth under its jurisdiction, District 3810 of Rotary International (RI) under Global Gov. Tranquil Gervacio Salvador III is holding the “Rotaract/Interact” Sportsfest 2011 on February 6, 2011 at the Philippine Sports Commission ULTRA track and field oval.

In a press statement, Senior Deputy Governor Karen Tamayo, the public relations chair of District 3810, said the sportsfest will be conducted under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of University District Manila, led by its Global President Rosalina Co.

“Unlike in previous years, this Sportsfest will spell a very big difference for it will show and present new sports events, includinggroup events and fun games other than individual games. A Special Cheerleading presentation will be alsobe added to highlight celebration of its 25thAnniversary,” President Co said.

The afternoon session, after lunch, will be allotted to a cheering competition, then to the awarding and closing ceremonies. Senior Deputy Gov. Karen Tamayo said cash prizes and trophies await the winners.

A Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored organization of persons whose ages range from 18to 30, while an Interact is likewise a Rotary-sponsored organization of children who are between the ages of 12 to 18.

RI District 3810 is composed of Rotary Clubs from Manila, Pasay City, Cavite and Occidental Mindoro.

Gov. Salvador said there are two objectives for the yearly sports festival:to strengthen fellowship, camaraderie, goodwill, and good health among the youth and their adult counterparts, and to discover and enhance Rotaractors and Interactors capabilites in the field of sports and involve them in social actions as an essential ingredient of quality leadership and sportsmanship.

Coordinating the activites with the Rotary Club of University District are Past President Wilson Lei Yee and Rotarian Rene M. Navarro, the chairmen of District 3810’s District Youth Olympics.